Come to our portrait party!

Join us for an evening of drawing games and portrait-making actiities – no experience or skill needed!

What to expect

Speed starters

Think speed dating — but instead of collecting potential suitors, you’re collecting cute portraits.

A course of games

Be guided through a series of fast-paced, fun games, including team drawing, Telestrations, and blobs.

Paper presents

Make a portrait to take home and gift to someone you love.

All materials are provided. From seasoned makers to those who haven’t picked up a crayon since school, everyone is welcome.

Arrive from 6pm for dinner. The fun will start at 7pm

What is a Portrait Party?

It’s a guided arts and crafts gathering where you’ll create portraits — pictures of faces — with fun being the primary goal, rather than perfection or finished products.

The Portrait Party is guided by Andie Reeves, a teacher, textile artist, and founder of Cape Town Craft Club, and David Backwell, a medical doctor, cognitive enthusiast, and writer behind The Mental Spectacle

Come hungry

We’ll be partying in the Bree Street Community Hall, found at the back of Clarke’s. Attendees are welcome to order food and drinks from Clarke’s all night long.

Make with mates

Bring a friend or two to spend time together in a new and fun way.

Or come solo

The Portrait Party is a friendly, welcoming space and a great way to meet new people. Don’t feel shy to come alone.

What to bring

All materials will be provided.

See you at the party!